West Midlands Combined Authority Further Devolution 2022-01-24
2022-01-24
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Q1
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The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking to secure further powers for the region. Liam Byrne asks about the assessment of these potential merits.
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of the West Midlands Combined Authority's proposals for a further devolution deal.
We commend the West Midlands Combined Authority under the leadership of Andy Street for its ambition to secure further powers for the region and will be saying more about our plans to strengthen local leadership in the forthcoming White Paper.
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Specific assessment of merits not provided, only a commendation given without details.
Will Be Saying More In The Forthcoming White Paper
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The Mayor of the West Midlands and Liam Byrne agree on the need for radical devolution in at least 12 areas, from skills to energy regulation. Liam Byrne asks if the Minister has read the submission and when the levelling-up White Paper will deliver these proposals.
Has the Minister read the submission from the combined authorities—the Mayor and the seven mighty authorities of the west midlands—and, crucially, when the levelling-up White Paper is delivered, will he deliver on it?
I am glad to see this wonderful outbreak of consensus. I have read the exciting proposals put forward to us but I am afraid the right hon. Gentleman will have to wait until the White Paper; however, I will say that Andy Street has continued to bring forward very exciting and interesting ideas.
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Specific timeline or commitment on delivery not provided.
Will Have To Wait Until The White Paper
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